Closure of Clear Vision
Based in our Centre, and the workplace of many of our friends over the years, the Clear Vision charity is sadly closing at the end of August
What’s happening at the Centre?
An update from our Chair, Silabodhi, with news on our plans to re-open the Centre on 1st September 2020, and more
The Four Samgrahavastus: Exemplification
Last of Taravandana’s talks on the four things we need to bring together and sustain a healthy community. June 2020
The Four Samgrahavastus: Beneficial Activity
Third of Taravandana’s talks on the four things we need to bring together and sustain a healthy community. June 2020
Kalyana Mitra Ceremony
Gill Parry recently had her Kalyana Mitra Ceremony with Shakyajata and Prasadu – celebrating and marking a life long commitment to being spiritual friends. July 2020
Creating Connection and Community
Dayanandi considers the first two of the Four Samgrahavastus – generosity and kindly speech – at our Online Sangha Retreat June 2020
Flame On!
Aparajita explores the second two of the Four Samgrahavastus – beneficial activity and exemplification – at our Online Sangha Retreat June 2020
The Mythic Life
Arthavadin explores how myth can help us positively transform ourselves, our relationships with others, and the world around us. May 2020
Lockdown Journal
In March, Dayanandi started to record her experiences of settling into lockdown in her Buddhist women’s community
The Nettle and the Bluebell
Kevin Statham asks: What is beauty? And wonders how the Buddha would have answered
Would you like to showcase your Shrine?
Many of our community have shrines at home. Would you like to showcase yours? June 2020
Thank you to all our Donors!
A big thank you to our donors. Keeping connection is so important in these times
Too Many Books?
Kevin Statham contemplates the books on his To Be Read pile
Thoughts from the Frontline
Prasadu reflects on being a frontline worker during the COVID-19 crisis and how his Buddhist practice has helped him cope with the pressures. May 2020
Dharma Wondrous Strange: Creatures of the Deep
In the last talk in a series, Ratnaguna suggests that the Buddhist path is not about reaching an end goal, but about a gradual deepening of wisdom. May 2020
The Love of Trees
Kevin Statham finds we can learn a lot from trees
Making Portable Shrines Together
The week after lockdown, nine women gathered experimentally online to create portable shrines together
An Update from our Chair
Silabodhi updates Manchester Buddhist Centre’s community on how things have been going since the Centre was forced to close by the coronavirus pandemic
Support for your Meditation Practice
Two of our Order Members are offering individual help with your meditation practice at home – a chance to talk about your practice in these challenging times
Cherry Blossom
The strange and challenging times continue, and Kevin Statham finds he can now pay closer attention to the cherry blossoms
A Moving and Generous Offer from Claire Morris…
A moving and generous offer from Claire Morris, following the postponement of her ordination retreat
Practising in Strange Times
Inspired by Paramananda, Kevin Statham considers his meditation practice during the covid-19 pandemic and finds no quick fixes
European Chairs Assembly – Not at all Dry!
Our Chair, Silabodhi, enjoyed January’s European gathering, working on our Buddhist movement’s plans and priorities for the next five years
Sitting with the Buddha: Encountering Spiritual Death and Rebirth
Mahasraddha leads a visualisation meditation on the Buddha in relation to Spriritual Death and Rebirth, February 2020
Spiritual Death
Mahasraddha looks at Spiritual Death, and in particular our receptivity to impermanence and insubstantiality, February 2020
Sharing Skills and Building Friendships
What happens when you bid for a flamenco lesson and a place on an Alexander Technique workshop at one of our skills auctions? Our fundraiser, Sal, had a go . . .
Socks and Shrine Goods
December’s craft stall made over £1,000 for the Centre. Big thank you to all involved, and watch out for a shrine sale next month
Green Tara, my Friend
Taravandana reflects on the possibilities of developing a friendship with an archetypal Bodhisattva figure, like Green Tara, December 2019
Our 2020 Programme
Sundeep, the Centre’s Programme Manager, discusses what’s on offer here in 2020 and why
Ethical Shopping at our Centre
Buddhas, books, cards, gifts, chocolate – our shop’s open six days a week
Give as you Live
Did you know that Manchester Buddhist Centre has an account with Give as you Live? It’s a free way to help
An Update on the Disability Access Pavement Lift
Silabodhi, our Chair, recently wrote to people in our Buddhist Community about our ongoing plans to install a disability access lift outside the Centre
Manchester Buddhist Centre might close!
Can you help secure the future of Manchester Buddhist Centre?
Know your Onions!
Kevin Statham’s report from the Men’s Sangha Retreat at Lockerbrook
Manchester Buddhist Centre
16-20 Turner Street
Northern Quarter, M4 1DZ
0161 834 9232
Please note that whilst the Centre is closed, we are not answering phone calls. Please email us instead.
Opening Times & more